In re Collins

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Austin M. Collins was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Depart*182ment on October 22, 1975, as Austin Myles Collins. At all times relevant herein, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On January 18, 1995, respondent was served with a Notice and Statement of Charges in which it was alleged that he had violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 (A) (4), (5) and (8) (22 NYCRR 1200.3), DR 6-101 (A) (3) (22 NYCRR 1200.30) and DR 9-102 (C) (4) (22 NYCRR…